Auto Accidents

Every trip in a motor vehicle comes with a degree of risk. Factors including a driver's skill and road conditions influence the overall likelihood of a crash occurring. Statistics also show a potential correlation between the size of a vehicle and the likelihood of a...

Establishing liability conclusively in the aftermath of a truck accident can be challenging, especially in multi-vehicle accident scenarios. Yet, identifying the at-fault parties is a critical prerequisite for insurance claims and potential legal action. Accident...

As many Virginia residents already know, the Blue Ridge Parkway is easily one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the U.S. However, it’s not without its risks. From snow, rains and other treacherous weather conditions to throngs of tourists, particularly during...

Interstate 81 (I-81) is one of the busiest highways in Virginia. It crosses the state from north to south, which leads to thousands of vehicles traveling at least a portion of its length every day. I-81 is not only one of the most used interstates in Virginia, it is...

Few injuries have as much negative association as spinal cord injuries do. Many people fear a back injury more than a head injury, an amputation or multiple broken bones. The idea that you can permanently lose sensation and motor function terrifies people. The costs...

Learning and following traffic laws won't be enough to keep you safe on the road. Since traffic involves many vehicles on the same streets, you are only as safe as the least-safe driver sharing the streets with you. That is a serious concern because many drivers make...

Some people will post everything from their morning latte to their new haircut on social media. It is part of our everyday lives, not just for the mundane but also when life’s big events occur. Therefore, many may be tempted to whip out their phone to snap a few...

A recent two-car crash near Abingdon killed one person and injured three others. The news report contained only a sketchy account of how the accident happened. According to police, a vehicle pulled out on to Route 19; the car crossed the median and attempted to enter...

As discussed previously, Virginia law mandates that all family automobile insurance policies which provide liability coverage when operating the insured vehicle must provide Uninsured Motorist coverage (UM coverage) with limits equal to the amount of liability...

Not infrequently, people are involved in automobile collisions where the driver at fault flees the scene or leaves the scene before the police arrive or before you have identified who they are so that you can communicate with them or their liability insurance carrier...